Explore the Family Name Buntin
The meaning of Buntin
Scottish: variant of Bunting.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buntin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buntin has witnessed a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 16,147 in 2000 to 16,338 in 2010, representing a change of -1.18%. However, despite this dip in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the Buntin name increased by 7.17% during the same period, going from 1,646 in 2000 to 1,764 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also decreased slightly by -1.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,147 | #16,338 | -1.18% |
| Count | 1,646 | 1,764 | 7.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.6 | -1.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buntin
In regard to ethnicity, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Buntin surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity, accounting for 81.11% and 80.16% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. The next largest ethnic group affiliated with this surname is Black, making up 13.97% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 13.66% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase from 1.88% to 2.95%, representing the most significant change among all categories. Meanwhile, there was a small presence of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010 that wasn't recorded in 2000, while those identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.11% | 80.16% | -1.17% |
| Black | 13.97% | 13.66% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.95% | 56.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 2.32% | 0.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.28% | 0% |